How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Gwen Stefani, Chuckie & LMFAO, Junior Jack, Macy Gray, Erykah Badu, Tymes 4, Holly Valance, iiO, Bomfunk MC’s, Uniting Nations, Hilary Duff, Baz, Jamelia
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which famous musical is interpolated in Gwen Stefani’s “Wind It Up”?
- A The Sound of Music
- B Les Misérables
- C Phantom of the Opera
2. “Let the Bass Kick in Miami Bitch” originally gained prominence at which music event?
- A Ultra Music Festival
- B Miami Winter Music Conference
- C Tomorrowland
3. Which 1970s song provides vocal samples for Junior Jack’s “My Feeling”?
- A “Good Times” by Chic
- B “Saturday” by Norma Jean Wright
- C “Le Freak” by Chic
4. Who collaborated vocally with Macy Gray on “Sexual Revolution”?
- A Lauryn Hill
- B Erykah Badu
- C Missy Elliott
5. Tymes 4’s “She Got Game” was featured in what UK charity event?
- A Red Nose Day
- B BBC Children in Need
- C Sport Relief
6. Holly Valance’s “State of Mind” music video was set primarily in what location?
- A A concert venue
- B A nightclub
- C A beach
7. What was the chart position of iiO’s debut single on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A 46
- B 12
- C 80
8. Which Finnish group created the single “Uprocking Beats”?
- A Bomfunk MC’s
- B Darude
- C HIM
9. In addition to Laura More, who else performed on the Uniting Nations’ “Ai No Corrida”?
- A Yolanda Quartey
- B Amanda Wilson
- C Julia Spada
10. Hilary Duff’s “Wake Up” features representations of which city?
- A Los Angeles
- B Tokyo
- C Sydney
11. Who produced Baz’s debut single, “Believers”?
- A Timbaland
- B Pharrell Williams
- C Guy Sigsworth
12. What is not available for the final track?
- A Title
- B Artist
- C Genre
Tracklist
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1 . Gwen Stefani – Wind It UpFeatured on the 1997 album “The Sweet Escape”.
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2 . Chuckie & LMFAO – Let The Bass Kick in Miami Bitch
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3 . Junior Jack – My Feeling
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4 . Macy Gray, Erykah Badu – Sexual RevolutionFeatured on the 2000 album “The Id“.
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5 . Tymes 4 – She Got GameFeatured on the 2001 album “4 Story”.
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6 . Holly Valance – State Of MindFeatured on the 2003 album “State of Mind”.
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7 . iiO – RaptureFeatured on the 2003 album “Poetica”.
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8 . Bomfunk MC’s – Uprocking BeatsFeatured on the 2001 album “In Stereo”.
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9 . Uniting Nations – Ai No Corrida (w/ Laura More)
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10 . Hilary Duff – Wake UpFeatured on the 2005 album “Most Wanted”.
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11 . Baz – Believers
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12 . Jamelia – Beware of the DogFeatured on the 2001 album “Walk With Me”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Gwen Stefani’s “Wind It Up” prominently features an interpolation from “The Sound of Music.” Stefani has often expressed admiration for the musical and aimed to meld its elements into a pop genre.
2. The mashup “Let the Bass Kick in Miami Bitch” gained attention at the Miami Winter Music Conference. The track’s dance style and DJ appeal resonated well with the event’s audience.
3. Junior Jack’s “My Feeling” uses vocal samples from Norma Jean Wright’s “Saturday.” This sampling contributed significantly to the track’s appeal in club settings.
4. Macy Gray’s “Sexual Revolution” features vocals by Erykah Badu. Badu’s distinct style complemented Gray’s soulful approach, elevating the track’s dynamic.
5. Tymes 4 performed “She Got Game” at BBC Children in Need, a prominent UK charity event. The performance helped increase the group’s visibility on television.
6. The music video for Holly Valance’s “State of Mind” is set in a nightclub. The setting supports the song’s dance and electronic vibe, reflecting Valance’s artistic change.
7. iiO’s debut single under the project reached number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The international success foreshadowed Nadia Ali’s future prominence.
8. Finnish group Bomfunk MC’s created “Uprocking Beats.” The breakbeat track solidified their reputation within Europe’s electronic scene at the time.
9. Backing vocals in Uniting Nations’ “Ai No Corrida” were provided by Yolanda Quartey. Her contributions supported the track’s vocal depth and layered harmonies.
10. Hilary Duff’s “Wake Up” features representations of Tokyo among other cities. The video visually celebrates international fashion and diversity.
11. Guy Sigsworth produced Baz’s single “Believers.” His production style added a textured sound to the track, aligning it with Baz’s lyrical intent.
12. The final track information is limited to the fact it lacks a title. Details such as artist and genre remain unknown.
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